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SFO–SAN · Nonstop
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to San Diego (San Diego International Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN) is about 1h 30m, covering 447 miles. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly the route nonstop with 23/day departures, from 05:50 to 22:42 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 30m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 447 mi | Nonstop | 23/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to San Diego
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest Airlines operate 23/day flights from SFO to SAN. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 3 and 2 at SFO.
- First departure
- 05:50
- Last departure
- 22:42
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 55
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 8-9/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 3 · Seat map | 06:25 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SAN to SFO flights — 22-23/day on 5 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SFO, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 161 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from San Francisco to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN) is about 1h 30m, based on the 447-mile flying distance.
How far is San Francisco from San Diego?
San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN) is about 447 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to San Diego?
Yes. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN), with 23/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to San Diego?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego (SAN).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to San Diego?
The SFO–SAN route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF
Near San Diego
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 76 mi from SANFlights to SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 85 mi from SANFlights to PSP
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 94 mi from SANFlights to ONT